Health and Adult Social Care
A local volunteer-led project which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of isolated and vulnerable older people (aged 50+). A varied programme of free classes and activities for people living in East Brighton and a citywide Healthlink scheme with volunteers accompanying and supporting older people to health appointments on public transport, taxis, buses and patient transport services across Brighton and Hove.
Weekly lunch club for all ages on Thursday from 12pm - 2.30pm. £4 for a home cooked 2 course meal. You can get involved in Bingo, weekly raffles and fun activities. Transport available from across the city for £2 per person.
A local lunch club for people aged 50+ and disabled people, you can also get involved in the raffle and bingo.
Rockets Artists Studios is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities. They run daily, professional arts workshops from their studio in Brighton.
A local day centre with services available to older people (over 50 years or where there is a need), who welcome some support during the day and benefit from meeting others from within their local community. They aim to promote independence and enhance the quality of life of those who attend.
A local day centre offering homeless or isolated people a safe and friendly place to eat relax and socialise.
A variety of activities for children and adults take place throughout the week from Tai- chi to bingo.
Their are halls available for hire if you would like to run your own group or activity.
Contact the centre for further details.
A local charity offering specialist care and support to men, women and families living with HIV. They help people manage the everyday realities of living with HIV, including services for related illnesses.
Sussex Bears are the largest community interest basketball club operated as a social enterprise utilising sport generally, or basketball specifically as a tool for social change. Sussex Bears Wheelchair basketball team are the current South East Division 3 winners and next season could have a couple of teams in the national leagues. They will help players of all abilities get the most out of the sport.
Sussex Cricket provides people of all ages with access to cricket . Their DIScoverABILITY programme provides opportunities for disabled people to lead an active lifestyle, develop skills for independent living and be the best cricketers they can be. Sussex Cricket also provide outreach coaching sessions for schools, colleges, day centres, care homes and charities, host clubs in leisure centres and sports facilities, as well as two competitive Sussex County Disability Squads.
Switchboard is a charity for LGBTQ people looking for community, support or information. We connect people and support them directly through specially developed Switchboard services or link them to other specialist organisations.
Set up in 1975 Switchboard has been listening to, informing and supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Brighton & Hove and beyond. Originally a helpline, we have developed additional services and now offer much more.
Switchboard's Older People's Project is for LGBTQ people aged 50+ looking for a sense of community, support or information.
The project runs a number of regular social activities, meet ups and trips. The Older People's Project also provide information and host workshops about services for older people and make connections for people within the community and to other services.